Palmeiras train for Club World Cup final showdown with Chelsea - in pictures

South American champions face European Cup holders at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday

epa09747425 Gustavo Gomez (C) of SE Palmeiras during a training session one day ahead their FIFA Club World Cup 2021 final soccer match against Chelsea in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 11 February 2022. EPA/ALI HAIDERShow less

Palmeiras take on Chelsea in the Fifa Club World Cup final on Saturday aiming to break Europe's stronghold on the trophy.

The Copa Libertadores champions have the chance in Abu Dhabi to become the first non-European club since another Brazilian side, Corinthians, won the tournament in 2012 - incidentally against Chelsea.

Palmeiras booked their place in the final with a 2-0 win over CAF Champions League holders Al Ahly, while European champions Chelsea claimed an unconvincing 1-0 win over Asian kings Al Hilal.

If the Club World Cup title was decided on fans alone, then Palmeiras would have had it wrapped up days ago. The Sao Paulo club have been fervently followed by their supporters in the UAE, and they are set to play a big role in creating a Palmeiras-heavy atmosphere at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday evening.

The team will hope to capitalise on that support and spent Friday putting together their final preparations with a training session inside the stadium.

Check out the best photos from that training session in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Chelsea train for Club World Cup final

Chelsea players take part in a training session in Abu Dhabi on Friday ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup final against Palmeiras. AP

With the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the background, Chelsea players take part in a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea midfielder Saul, left, and captain Cesar Azpilicueta during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, left, during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Mason Mount, left, during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea forward Timo Werner during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Kai Havertz, right, N'Golo Kante, and Thiago Silva during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea midfielder Saul, Mason Mount, and winger Callum Hudson-Odoi during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea players gather during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Romelu Lukaku during a Chelsea training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic, left, Saul, Cesar Azpilicueta, and full-back Marcos Alonso during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, right, Kai Havertz, and Timo Werner during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea players during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech, left, and Christian Pulisic during a training session in Abu Dhabi. AP

Chelsea players run during a training session ahead of the Club World Cup final. Reuters

N'Golo Kante during training as Chelsea prepare for the Club World Cup final. Reuters